VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) Earns Buy Rating from Chardan Capital

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by stock analysts at Chardan Capital in a report released on Friday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $5.50 price objective on the stock. Chardan Capital’s target price points to a potential upside of 89.66% from the company’s previous close.

Separately, Weiss Ratings raised VinFast Auto from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $5.00.

VinFast Auto Stock Performance

VFS traded down $0.22 on Friday, reaching $2.90. 1,832,605 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 509,958. The company has a market cap of $6.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.58 and a beta of 0.68. VinFast Auto has a twelve month low of $2.78 and a twelve month high of $5.28. The company’s 50 day moving average is $3.12 and its 200-day moving average is $3.39.

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 19th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $1.15 billion for the quarter. Sell-side analysts forecast that VinFast Auto will post -1.60 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On VinFast Auto

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its stake in VinFast Auto by 3.2% during the first quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 185,329 shares of the company’s stock valued at $714,000 after buying an additional 5,744 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its position in VinFast Auto by 157.0% in the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 31,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $120,000 after buying an additional 19,000 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in shares of VinFast Auto by 525.3% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 189,098 shares of the company’s stock worth $728,000 after acquiring an additional 158,855 shares during the period.

VinFast Auto News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting VinFast Auto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue surged 85.5% year over year to approximately $1.15 billion, while EV sales increased on strong demand. The results show continued momentum in VinFast’s core Vietnamese market and provide a stronger revenue base for its expansion plans. VinFast Reports 85.5% Revenue Growth in Second Quarter as Losses Exceed Analyst Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: VinFast said its overseas push contributed to quarterly growth, and restructuring gains helped reduce its net loss. Investors may view progress outside Vietnam as important to the company’s long-term growth strategy. VinFast’s Overseas Push Lifts Quarterly Revenue as Restructuring Gains Trim Net Loss
• Positive Sentiment: New October promotions for the 2027 VF 8 and VF 9—including leases starting at $399 per month and 0% financing for as long as 84 months—could support showroom traffic, deliveries and near-term demand. VinFast Unveils October Lease and Financing Offers
• Neutral Sentiment: Chardan Capital reaffirmed a Buy rating, offering some support, although the rating is less influential than the company’s financial performance and funding needs. Chardan Capital Reaffirms Buy Rating for VinFast Auto
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue growth has not translated into healthy economics. Analysts highlighted a roughly 62.8% negative gross margin, a $1.16 billion operating loss and substantial cash burn. Losses also exceeded expectations, reinforcing concerns about future dilution, borrowing or continued support from shareholders. VinFast Auto: Impressive Sales, Terrible Economics
• Negative Sentiment: International deliveries accounted for only about 11% of second-quarter EV deliveries, suggesting that VinFast still relies heavily on Vietnam and has yet to demonstrate that its overseas expansion can scale profitably. Aggressive lease and financing incentives may also boost volume at the expense of margins. VinFast Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

About VinFast Auto

VinFast Auto is a Vietnam-based automotive manufacturer focused on developing and producing electric vehicles. The company offers a range of electric sport utility vehicles and cars, including the VF 3, VF 5, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8 and VF 9, as well as electric scooters and buses. Its business also includes related battery and charging solutions designed to support electric-vehicle ownership.

Founded in 2017 as part of Vingroup, VinFast became Vietnam’s first volume automotive manufacturer and initially produced gasoline-powered vehicles before transitioning to an all-electric product lineup.